Areas of Focus

This academic program covers information in the following subject areas:

Game Analysis and Technical Design

Level Design

Concept Art and Animation

Character Modelling

Environment Modelling

C++ Programming for Game Development

Scripting in Video Games

Mobile Game Design

Game Design for Social Networks

In conjunction with your in-class activities, you will complete a demo reel of your projects showcasing your accomplishments in the program. Check out some of our student’s demo reels.

Employment Opportunities

As a graduate of Trillium College’s Video Game Designer program, you may find exciting work as an environment modeller, animator, level designer, mission scripter, game designer, technical artist, QA engineer, writer or story boarder.

Upon successfully graduating from the program and earning their Video Game Designer diploma, students will qualify to apply for a number of positions, including:

Environment Modeler

Animator

Level Designer

Mission Scripter

Game Designer

Technical Artist

QA Engineer

Writer

Story Boarder

Salary

According to jobbank.gc.ca an average salary for a graphic arts technician is $34.13 per hour (NOC 2174).

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, or mature student status (18 years of age)